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CONTENTS

PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFE RIDING RULES................................................................................................................................... 3

PROTECTIVE APPAREL............................................................................................................................... 3

MODIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 3

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................................... 3

Loading .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Accessories................................................................................................................................................ 4

TYRES: TUBELESS ...................................................................................................................................... 4

SUSPENSON................................................................................................................................................ 6

Air Pressure............................................................................................................................................... 6

Rear air pressure adjustment: ........................................................................................................................ 6

Rebound damping adjuster ........................................................................................................................... 7

Anti Dive Adjuster...................................................................................................................................... 7

EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................... 8

Control Location ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Instruments and Indicators................................................................................................................................ 9

Fuel Gauge.................................................................................................................................................... 9

Tail/Stoplight Warning Light...........................................................................................................................10

Tachometer Red Zone.....................................................................................................................................10

Tripmeter.....................................................................................................................................................10

Ignition Switch .............................................................................................................................................10

Starter Button ...............................................................................................................................................11

Engine Stop Switch........................................................................................................................................11

Headlight Switch...........................................................................................................................................11

Headlight Dimmer Switch (1) ..........................................................................................................................11

Passing Light Control Switch (2)......................................................................................................................11

Turn Signal Switch (3)....................................................................................................................................11

Horn Button (4).............................................................................................................................................11

Voltmeter.....................................................................................................................................................11

Document Compartment .................................................................................................................................12

Steering Lock................................................................................................................................................12

Helmet Holder...............................................................................................................................................12

FUEL AND OIL................................................................................................................................................12

Fuel Tank.....................................................................................................................................................12

Fuel Valve....................................................................................................................................................13

Engine Oil....................................................................................................................................................13

Viscosity......................................................................................................................................................13

PRE-RIDING INSPECTION...............................................................................................................................13

Spark Plugs..................................................................................................................................................17

Air Cleaner Servicing .....................................................................................................................................17

Throttle Operation .........................................................................................................................................17

Engine Idle Speed Adjustment .........................................................................................................................17

Clutch .........................................................................................................................................................18

Crankcase Breather........................................................................................................................................18

Brakes .........................................................................................................................................................19

Brake Fluid ..............................................................................................................................................19

Front and Rear Suspension..............................................................................................................................20

Side Stand....................................................................................................................................................20

Front Wheel Removal.....................................................................................................................................20

Rear Wheel Removal......................................................................................................................................21

Battery Care..................................................................................................................................................22

Fuse Replacement ..........................................................................................................................................22

Stoplight Switch Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................23

Tool Kit.......................................................................................................................................................23

Serial Number...............................................................................................................................................23

Colour Label.................................................................................................................................................24

STORAGE GUIDE............................................................................................................................................24

Storage........................................................................................................................................................24

Removal from Storage. ...................................................................................................................................24